That's pretty neat, Dave. Thanks for posting it. Thanks too for the explanation of the asymmetrical appearance. - Robert, Spring Valley, IL...
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scott_nc
Apr 22, 2012 6:50 pm
Great image, Dave! I believe the smaller, fainter galaxy to the upper left of M101 is NCG 5473 (at least according to my Pocket Sky Atlas and Burnham's...
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Bill Schlein
boojag85
Apr 22, 2012 7:00 pm
Hi All, NEAF is only a week away, so I wanted to give the group a quick update on the plans for Saturday dinner. We are getting together informally at 7PM,...
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William Zuk
wrz7091
Apr 22, 2012 7:36 pm
Hi Dave, Great pic! I'm expecting this very scope within the next couple weeks. Gives me something to aspire to! William Sent from my iPad ... [Non-text...
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Keven Tag
keventag
Apr 22, 2012 9:55 pm
Hey Dave, Very nice...thanks for sharing! Keven To: stellarvue@yahoogroups.com From: davew05@... Date: Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:14:15 +0000 Subject:...
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astroguy@...
mytelescope
Apr 22, 2012 11:00 pm
Hi Bill, Can you please add Gary Hand, Jim Chen and Skip Bird to the list? Thanks Sherry Hand Hands on Optics Hi All,...
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westrich
hrwestrich
Apr 22, 2012 11:40 pm
Hi Dave- As usual, you and the other SV-imagers inspire me to try my hand at this very difficult aspect of this hobby. I just finished an image of M101 too,...
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Bruce Agee
dixonagee
Apr 22, 2012 11:53 pm
Hank and Dave - Thanks for sharing your fine work. - Bruce...
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Gene Pedrazzoli
strehlboy
Apr 23, 2012 1:56 am
Hey Gang, I didn't want this to be long so here it goes. I was able to test a variety of double stars tonight and the 130 performed flawlessly. After...
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Val Jones
vjones1957
Apr 23, 2012 2:28 am
Gene, so glad the board is finally working out. Much better - yes? You can now enjoy your new fantastic scope! Sent from my iPad ... [Non-text portions of...
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Craig Temple
templec2002
Apr 23, 2012 2:44 am
Excellent image Dave! - C&T ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Craig Temple
templec2002
Apr 23, 2012 2:46 am
That's a very nice M101 Hank! - C&T ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Gene Pedrazzoli
strehlboy
Apr 23, 2012 12:06 pm
Hi Val , the scope is 10 times better with this new board! Whats better, I am just at the tip of the iceberg with this scope. My problem is inconsiderate...
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Val Jones
vjones1957
Apr 23, 2012 12:28 pm
I unscrew the bulbs in my neighbor's lights. I've asked them and they ore ok with it. They know I'm out and why, and I screw them back in when I pack up. That...
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Gene Pedrazzoli
strehlboy
Apr 23, 2012 1:14 pm
Wow!. Isn't it sad that it has come down to that. I really have thought of a more permanent solution, but I believe the law might be broken. Otherwise I...
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mineralman55
Apr 23, 2012 3:37 pm
... You want to see things you've never seen, come down to New Orleans!! :-)...
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mineralman55
Apr 23, 2012 3:48 pm
Yesterday was a fine, severe clear day down here in southern LA. We had some friends visiting so I took out the NHNG, put in the Herschel wedge and took in the...
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Gene Pedrazzoli
strehlboy
Apr 23, 2012 4:29 pm
Red Rocks, or JTSP sound great. Gene ... From: mineralman55 <larryomahoney@...> Subject: [Stellarvue] Re: Raptor 130 To: Stellarvue@yahoogroups.com Date:...
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James
k75jim
Apr 24, 2012 12:20 am
It's been a long, long time since I posted a significant observing report -- since July of last year to be exact. SV's DSSP at Likely, CA., was the last...
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Scott in NC
scott_nc
Apr 24, 2012 12:35 am
Very nice report, Jim!!! 106F, huh? So much for spring! BTW, I really appreciate your taking the time to include the S&T PSA page references--that'll make it...
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Bruce Agee
dixonagee
Apr 24, 2012 2:05 am
Thanks for the great report, Jim! Friends, an SV115 and really dark skies. Sounds like heaven. You know you wouldn't have made the setup error on the CG5 if...
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JAS
guzzialfa
Apr 24, 2012 2:44 am
What, Sherry? He doesn't let you eat? You should be joining us. Just saying... John Sillasen...
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JAS
guzzialfa
Apr 24, 2012 2:47 am
Sounds like good advice. I'm planning to be at the North East Solar Star Party with mine. John S....
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astrogeezer41
Apr 24, 2012 5:31 pm
Thanks for the great report, Jim. How I envy your great skies and your great scope! Thanks for sharing them with us. -Robert, Spring Valley, IL...
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dirtbagpook2
Apr 24, 2012 9:03 pm
Hi Len, Great report with a new twist - how far can you see with that thing? Thanks for sharing and only urges me onward with the overwhelming task of...
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Len Neub
llneub
Apr 25, 2012 1:01 am
Hi Mark,  You had me puzzled.  I see you are referring to my report posted in October 2004 and not to the reports for this past weekend by the fellows...
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dirtbagpook2
Apr 25, 2012 10:52 pm
Hi Len,Oops! Sorry about that. Hmm. I'll attribute that to a picnic (aka Problem In Chair, Not In Computer). However, yes, times change. Popular areas get...
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David and Sharon Elos...
asterhunter
Apr 26, 2012 1:38 am
The air was just a little unsteady, and a bit hazy, but it did not spoil my views of the Moon tonight! The first thing that caught my eye was the close...
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Scott in NC
scott_nc
Apr 26, 2012 1:44 am
Nice viewing report, David--the carbon star really made for an extra special treat! CS, Scott, in NC ... From: David and Sharon Elosser Sent: 26 Apr 2012...
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astrogeezer41
Apr 26, 2012 1:45 am
Great report, David, If I get a hole in the clouds I'll have to take a look! Thanks for sharing your views. Best wishes, Robert Spring Valley, IL...
